In Episode 2 of What's Happening in Myanmar In-Depth, we speak about how migration is driving international interest in Burmese cuisine. Chef and content creator Zwe Zay Yan Zaw shares what Myanmar dishes share with their neighbors across Thailand and Cambodia.

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https://www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/tasting-myanmars-coastal-cuisine-pushed-to-the-brink-by-war/

Timecodes:

(00:00) Intro

(01:16) Zwe's introduction

(03:43) Myanmar's gastro-diplomacy

(7:25) ASEAN perceptions of Burmese food

(11:52) Appeal

(12:47) Similarities and fusion foods

(17:23) Finding local ingredients

(22:05) Adapting tastes

(24:21) Final thoughts

(25:36) Outro

This week on Season 2, Episode 27 of What's Happening in Myanmar; junta parliament approves Central Bank borrowing, the US lifts sanctions on a conglomerate chair's family member, and the regime plans a visit with Brunei and Indonesia.

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https://www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/dangerous-play-sports-in-myanmar-after-the-coup/

https://www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/you-cant-rely-on-anyone-yangon-plagued-by-crime-wave/

Timecodes:

(00:09) Intro

(00:33) Regime approves borrowing

(00:57) Brunei and Indonesia invites

(01:14) Lifted sanctions

(01:46) Appeal

(02:44) Cyberscam executions

(03:10) NCA Commemoration

(03:28) Heatwave effects

(4:04) From the frontlines

(04:32) Outro

This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, Nic Dunlop introduces new host Kiana Duncan.

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Timecodes:
(00:00) Nic signs off
(0:34) Kiana's introduction
(1:48) Impressions of Myanmar
(3:13) Why journalism?
(5:24) Previous reporting
(6:39) What can we expect moving forward?